Episode 537: Sleepwalkers
World War One did not happen accidentally. There were a multitude of factors that led up to the Great War. Today we cover them. Western Civ 2.0
22 Touko 1h 1min
Episode 536: American Imperialism
The period from 1877 to 1912 saw America transform from an agrarian, second-tier power, to one of the more dominant nations in the world. This is that story. SUPPORT THE SHOW
15 Touko 1h 1min
When Companies Run The Courts
Today I sit down with Brendan Ballou and discuss a book EVERYONE should read: When The Companies Run The Courts. America has a hidden justice system. There, decisions are made in secret, and “judges” ...
12 Touko 44min
Athens and Sparta: The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece
Today I am proud to welcome back renowned historian, Adrian Goldsworthy, to discuss his latest book: Athens and Sparta: The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece. No period has more profoundly influenced...
12 Touko 58min
Episode 535: I won't be Reconstructed...
The era we call Reconstruction is one of the most hopeful, and ultimately, heartbreaking of American history. The passage of the Reconstruction Amendments provided legal rights to thousands of people....
8 Touko 43min
Episode 534: European Supernova
In the second half of the 19th Century, Europe goes nuclear and expands across the globe. The "Scramble for Africa" and press for colonies drove the European states to compete with one another in ways...
1 Touko 34min
Europe: A New History
In this bonus, author interview, I sit down with historian Roderick Beaton and discuss his latest book, Europe: A New History. What do we talk about when we talk about Europe? Is it defined by geograp...
28 Huhti 45min
Episode 533: Blood and Iron
In the span of a decade, Bismarck does the unthinkable. He unites Germany, changing the history of western civilization forever. Western Civ 2.0
24 Huhti 1h 25min
